Understanding Diamonds Kimberlite Collection

Explore the Fascinating World of Diamonds and Gems

This colorful, engaging rock collection will teach you more about diamonds, gems, and their connection to kimberlite, lamproite, and diatremes. We have selected six great specimens, a few from premier geological sites, to help explain the mechanisms involved in how diamonds are created and transported to the surface.

Comprehensive Information Guide

Our information guide features diamond locations, history, mining, and details about each specimen. The photo for this rock collection is of the famous "Big Hole" in South Africa, one of Earth's premier diamond mines.

Included Rock Specimens

• "Big Hole" Kimberlite: Kimberley, South Africa
• Ferris Kimberlite: Albany Co., Wyoming
• Lake Ellen Kimberlite: Iron Co., Michigan
• Ville-Marie Kimberlite: Quebec, Canada
• Mule Ear Diatreme: San Juan Co., Utah
• Crater of Diamonds State Park Lamproite: Arkansas

Formation and Journey of Diamonds

Diamonds are formed deep within our planet's mantle and forced to the surface during rare volcanic eruptions. These eruptions are among nature's most rapid and violent events. The hardness of diamonds helps them endure the rigors of such a tumultuous journey.

Famous Diamonds and Their Value

Their value has made them immortal celebrities on the world stage, with names like Hope, Moon of Baroda, Oppenheimer Blue, Koh-i-Noor, The Enigma, and Great Star of Africa. Their worth depends on the carat, clarity, color, and cut, with colors ranging from red, blue, pink, green, purple, violet, gray, brown, orange, yellow, white, and even black.

Specimen Details

The rock specimens are sized to fit into a 7/8" circle, with dimensions approximately 0.75" L x 3/8" to 5/8" W x 3/8" to 1/2" D. The diamond kimberlite, lamproite, and diatreme rock collection comes in a plexiglass case measuring 8 1/4" L x 7" W x 5/8" D. Each collection features similar yet unique specimens.

Complete Learning and Teaching Package

This great geological collection ships with an information guide, Certificate of Authenticity, and display stand (photo cube not included). All specimens are legally obtained.

Perfect for Education

This affordable, colorful, and attractively presented collection is perfect for teaching about diamonds and diamond pipes.

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity.